If there were a popularity contest for bananas, the Dwarf Cavendish would take the cake. This variety swept the hearts of commercial producers in the 1950s when the Gros Michel variety, the previous supermarket winner, was destroyed by disease. The Dwarf Cavendish produces medium-sized bananas. This young plant ranges from 2.5 to 6 inches and ships in a 3-inch-deep pot to keep your shipping costs at a minimum and to allow it to grow to maturity under your green thumb. The last picture in the ad shows typical sizes we ship.

Average mature height: 8-10 feet
Light: Mostly sunny
Soil: Rich, well-drained
Zones: 8-11